/ Dictionary / Index B balistraria: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: bal•is•tra•ri•a Pronunciation: (bal"u-strâr'ē-u), [key] — pl. -is•tra•ri•ae (in a medieval fortification) an opening, usually in the form of a cross, through which a crossbow could be fired. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. balisage balk Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cur Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language